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ArchivesMany Parties Float Solutions for NH Retirement ShortfallBy David Darman on Tuesday, March 20, 2007.State Lawmakers, local government officials, public employees of all sorts and retirees have been meeting in Concord to fix the state's pension system. By most accounts, the system is millions of dollars short of where it should be. And while those involved share concerns, they differ on their prescriptions for a solution. New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more. listen:
  Religion and PoliticsBy Liz Bulkley on Tuesday, March 20, 2007.Separating church and state is a key tenet of the United States Constitution. But keeping religion out of politics is another matter all together. Tonight on the Front Porch, we're looking at the intersection of faith and politics, especially in light of the presidential campaigns that are already underway. We'll find out how influential religious groups are figuring out which presidential hopefuls to support, and how politicians are working to woo America's faithful. Our guest is Alan Wolfe, director of the Boisi Center for Religion and Public Life at Boston College and author of several books, including The Transformation of American Religion: How We Actually Practice Our Faith. Alan is one of the featured speakers at the New Hampshire Humanities Council's conference, "Shifting Ground: Religion and Civic Life in America". It takes place this weekend. Click here for more details. listen:
No Child Left Behind Turns FiveBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, March 20, 2007.President Bush's signature domestic achievement, The No Child Left Behind Act, turned five this year in January and is up for reauthorization in Congress. We'll look at what kind of response this major education reform effort has had over the years and where it stands now in terms of being reauthorized, including new legislation just introduced by more than 50 Republican members of the U.S. House and Senate that would allow states to opt out of the testing mandates and could have a major impact on the law. Laura's guests are Michael Sentance, Secretary's Regional Representative for Region I of the U.S. Department of Education, based out of Boston and Grace Nelson, Coordinator of Public Education and School Support for the National Education Association of New Hampshire. listen:
New Hampshire House Takes Up War ResolutionBy Josh Rogers on Tuesday, March 20, 2007.On the fourth anniversary of the Iraq war, state lawmakers took testimony on a resolution opposing the Bush Administration's Iraq policy. The non-binding measure also calls for an orderly troop withdrawal, and affirms support for soldiers and veterans. New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers has more. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Grant Program in Nashua Schools Helps Teachers Look for Gifted KidsBy Sheryl Rich-Kern on Tuesday, March 20, 2007.A federal education program known as the Javits grant faces an uncertain future due to budget constraints. The program, used in Nashua and 13 other school districts across the country, helps teachers identify gifted students who are typically overlooked -- students who come from underprivileged or minority groups. NHPR Correspondent Sheryl Rich-Kern has more. listen:
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